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Intonalism is an approach to musical tuning which combines elements of [[temperament]] and [[just intonation]]. It is similar to [[Adaptive just intonation|adaptive JI]].
Intonalism is an approach to musical tuning which combines elements of [[temperament]] and [[just intonation]]. It is somewhat similar to [[Adaptive just intonation|adaptive JI]].


In intonalism, a tempered scale (often [[12edo]]) is used for the lead melody of a piece. The current melody note at any given point in time is then treated as a reference pitch, and the current backing chord uses pure just intonation, tuned relative to the current reference pitch.
In intonalism, a tempered scale (often [[12edo]]) is used for the lead melody of a piece. The current melody note at any given point in time is then treated as a reference pitch, and the current backing chord uses pure just intonation, tuned relative to the current reference pitch.